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Troy Williams Economic Development and International Politics INAF 100-14. Question. What are the strongest determinants of the success and participation of nations in the Olympics?. Determinants . GDP per Capita Hosting Nation Political System (Communism). Hypothesis.
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Troy Williams Economic Development and International Politics INAF 100-14
Question What are the strongest determinants of the success and participation of nations in the Olympics?
Determinants • GDP per Capita • Hosting Nation • Political System (Communism)
Hypothesis Nations possessing the greatest of the following attributes encourage greater success and participation of nations.
Method of Measurement • Success and participation will be measured in the number of medals earned • Special rank is given to each medal Gold = 3 Silver = 2 Bronze = 1 3(G) + 2(S) + B = Success
Examples • We will examine the past three summer Olympics and compare the top contenders (US, Russia, China, Australia, and Germany) • Examine the possible effects of the determinants
GDP per Capita What’s going on with China and Russia?
Russia & China? • Minimal income countered by population • This creates a more effective distribution of fixed cost Large Population Smaller Population + Smaller GDP per Capita = + Larger GDP per Capita Population of China: 1.3 billion Population of Russia: 141 million
Communism • Effects Russia and China? • Communism appears to be a positive factor in Olympic success • Fall of the Soviet Union=Fall of Russian Olympic Success
“Home Nation” Theory • When most nations host the Olympics there is a great growth in “success”
Remember… • Wealth is Powerful • Communism Plays A Large Role • “Home-Court Advantage” exist